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This workshop offers an opportunity to explore different techniques and forms of art, such as brush painting, pen and ink, watercolor, and drawing. All levels of experience and expertise are welcome. Participants will bring their own supplies and materials and will work independently. While class facilitators and participants can offer encouragement, ideas and suggestions to each other, this will NOT be an instructional class.

Compete with your fellow ICLRU friends in this class. I will present some familiar games like Quiddler, Rummikub and Sequence. There will be something for you. Please bring any game that you think might be fun in this class.

Coordinator:  Nancy Mieszala

This eight-week study group, Tuesdays on Zoom and Thursdays in the classroom, begins March 11 and ends May 1. A diverse set of documentaries is in the offing; it includes entertainers, espionage, journalism, composers, fraudsters, and activists (and that’s only six of the films). You’re welcome to join us as long as you have an open mind and agree to buckle up for a wild ride, whether in the classroom or Zoom.

Coordinators:  Mike and Marilyn Glass

One hundred years ago in 1925, a dramatic trial called the Scopes Monkey Trial captivated our nation and exposed deep divisions in America at that time. Yet it has an uncanny relevance to our nation today. It exposes both then and now deep divisions about religion, freedom, education, censorship, democratic liberties, and the absolute right to think. The Scopes trial is the genesis of the acclaimed play "Inherit the Wind." This study group will examine the trial and its time period; read, discuss, and analyze the play; and view the famous Spencer Tracy film for comparison. Discussion will occur throughout.

Participants are responsible for having a copy of the play.

Note: Last day (April 8th) may run a bit longer than 12:00 due to movie length.

Coordinators:  Arlene Kallwitz and Pam Novey

“After Dinner Conversation” is a monthly eMagazine that publishes compelling “what if” scenarios of original philosophy and ethics short stories across genres. Accompanying discussion questions are provided to encourage intentional reflection and respectful debate. Copies of each week’s short stories will be sent to participants via e-mail. NOTE: eCopies may be available from your local library.

For more information about this eMagazine see https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/magazine

Coordinators:  Ruth Sellers and Lynn Shevelenko

The oldest rocks in America are about 3.5 Billion years old and the youngest are less than an hour old. What happened during America's long geologic history to form the landscape we see today? Find out about the processes that have physically shaped our country including the movement of the earth's crust, volcanoes, earthquakes, ice sheets and changing sea level. Why are the Great Lakes so great? How did lessons learned at Mt. St. Helens save lives thousands of miles away? Why does Yosemite have such amazing scenery? Why is Yellowstone one of the dangerous places on Earth? Where is a new ocean forming? Where are the oldest rocks in America? All this and more! No prerequisite needed.

Coordinator:  Anita Brandes